Kerly Way Lesson #5

Class: Life Science
Unit: Environment- Pond Water Testing Project
Topic: Introducing the class to the online Discussion Area

Instructional Activities: Students should be able to:
1. (Application) Collaboratively write a class letter in clear, concise, organized language that presents basic information about their class
2. (Analysis) Revise & edit the content of the letter using self, peer, and teacher collaborative feedback
3. Publish this class letter to the Online Discussion Area

Time & Activity

9:15-9:25A.M. Students will get to work behind computers & research information about their town, state, and latitude/longitude (so other students in the Discussion Area can pin-point locations on a map)

9:25-9:40 Assign students into groups to work on the letter together

9:40-9:50 Students will rotate around class for peer editing. All groups will present their letters to the class

9:50-10:10 Provide feedback to students about the letters, choose the best letter that includes all the required components and publish it to the online Discussion Area


Activity materials needed:

  • Computers with internet access
  • Students worksheets


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